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sent by email and have decided they me know if you would like to receive
no longer wish to write any articles if some. Please see the Fundraising
this is going to be the way forward. Page for information on the prizes.
We regret that they have come to this I am always available for a chat about
decision, however it was felt that this anything Keesie and I hope that if you
is the way forward for the Club. We have anything on your mind
need people to provide items of regarding the Club you feel you can
interest for the Newsletter if it is to contact me, or any other Committee
continue to be a success, so come on, Member. This is your Club and your
I am sure we have some budding opinions matter.
authors out there among us who can
let Kit have something to print. Spring is in the air with hopes of a
lovely summer ahead of us, enjoy the
I still have some raffle tickets for the good weather, and your dogs.
2025 Mega Draw available, please let

OBITUARIES

Len Howie died at the end of
December after a short illness.
He had some back problems and
he and his wife, Celia, decided to
downsize as they no longer had any
dogs.
Len Howie
It was usually Len who handled the
dogs in the show ring, their affix
being Ranoel, making up numerous
dogs. Len also judged the breed
and in 2003 he judged at Crufts.
He was a Keeshond Club committee
member for many years and
became our Chairman in 1990 until The last time I spoke to Len he told
his resignation in 2003. He will me he had been at the Keeshond
th
th
always be remembered for Club’s 50 and 75 anniversaries
organising the camping at the and was looking forward to making
Keeshond 2000 event, held at it to the centenary event.
Sherborne where he worked very Our sympathies are with Celia,
hard at looking after the campers their families and friends.
and keeping us entertained.
By Geraldine Clark

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